When it comes to recruitment, other findings gave insight into the military’s new policy finally allowing transgender service members to serve openly:

Recent changes to expand eligibility to serve or serve in combat did not negatively impact respondents’ satisfaction with military life, decrease likelihood of staying in, or affect proclivity to recommend service.

The Department of Defense has a significant opportunity to educate and inform the large population who have yet to make a decision on the recent service eligibility expansions.

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AMPA Leadership

The American Military Partner Association (AMPA) is the nation’s premier resource and support network for the partners and spouses of LGBT troops and veterans. As a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)3 organization, AMPA is directed and led by an all-volunteer team of military spouses. Learn more about AMPA's leadership team.